WAY overpriced...A Shimano CN 7701 is half the price of a ConneX 9s1 and is as strong or stronger plus shifts better than the Wipperman. If you want something lighter, look at the KMC X-9SL...again nearly half the price and at least equal or better performance.

I've had a ride or two on a 908 (same RRP as the XTR) and my only gripe is the factory grease The grease is thick like the stuff which used to come on Shimano chains and coats the entire chain, so I'm even picking up grit on the inside of the links.

edit (see below for evidence of error.)

In terms of performance, the 908 feels as taught (unstretchy) as the XTR/X9s I'm used to, and shifting is very clean and quiet. Time will tell how it stands up to the rigours of winter riding, but I've already removed the factory lube and it'll be replaced with either ProLink ProGold or, more likely given the shitty weather, Chain-L.

The quick-link is a slightly different shape to the Powerlink/Missing Link I usually use (on XTR or KMC X9.93 chains) and I found that it skipped on the 11T sprocket of my virtually new XT cassette. I switched to a Powerlink and the problem disappeared..

If you had skipping at the Connex link that means you installed it upside down.

I've had a ride or two on a 908 (same RRP as the XTR) and my two gripes are the factory grease and the Connex quick-link. The grease is thick like the stuff which used to come on Shimano chains and coats the entire chain, so I'm even picking up grit on the inside of the links. The quick-link is a slightly different shape to the Powerlink/Missing Link I usually use (on XTR or KMC X9.93 chains) and I found that it skipped on the 11T sprocket of my virtually new XT cassette. I switched to a Powerlink and the problem disappeared.

In terms of performance, the 908 feels as taught (unstretchy) as the XTR/X9s I'm used to, and shifting is very clean and quiet. Time will tell how it stands up to the rigours of winter riding, but I've already removed the factory lube and it'll be replaced with either ProLink ProGold or, more likely given the shitty weather, Chain-L.

The link was installed backwards, that's what caused it to skip in the 11t. This is documented in the little manual dealy. I made the mistake too.

I really liked my Wipperman chain though. Shifted well. Didn't show much wear after many miles.